13 of This Year's Best Halloween Costumes to Rock as a Group

This year has been . . . interesting, to say the least. If nothing else, 2017 has supplied us with ample Halloween costume fodder — especially for a group of badass best friends. We rounded up some fun group costume ideas inspired by the cultural happenings of this year, from the Taylors in the "Look What You Made Me Do" video to some Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.

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The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling From GLOW
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The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling From GLOW

Netflix's GLOW is a great go-to if your group really wants to go all out on Oct. 31. Grab some hair rollers, heavy makeup, and shiny leotards and you're ready to rumble.

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The Defenders
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The Defenders

OK, so maybe there's no evil immortal organization like The Hand to defeat. But who says you and your gang can't dress up as The Defenders for Halloween? The great thing about these costumes is that they're pretty simple to re-create. Each Defender has their own color associated with them (yellow for Luke Cage, red for Daredevil, blue for Jessica Jones, green for Danny Rand/Iron Fist), and you can probably find something similar to Jessica Jones's leather jacket or Daredevil's lawyer suit in your own closet.

If you need a little help or some inspiration, check out our guide on Marvel superhero costumes!

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Sean Spicer, Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, and Steve Bannon From the Trump Administration
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Sean Spicer, Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, and Steve Bannon From the Trump Administration

A while back, James Corden did a hilarious sketch called "Donald: The Musical," which satirized political figures Sean Spicer, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, Kellyanne Conway, and Steve Bannon. We know, we know, some of these people have been ousted from the administration, but maybe you could try out zombie Spicer and Bannon?

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The Amazonians From Wonder Woman
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The Amazonians From Wonder Woman

Did anyone else get emotional during the Wonder Woman Amazonian fight scenes? Wonder Woman might not be showing in theaters anymore, but your group can bring the fierce Amazonians back to life this Halloween. Pick out a store-bought costume or dabble in some cosplay crafting to pull together your outfits for characters like Diana and Hippolyta. Check out some creative ways to dress up as Wonder Woman.

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Betty, Veronica, Archie, and Jughead From Riverdale
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Betty, Veronica, Archie, and Jughead From Riverdale

Riverdale brings a sexy, dark twist to the original Archie comics that you and your friends can flaunt. The outfits are simple to put together. Find a collared shirt, pearl necklace, varsity jacket, and crown beanie, and you're ready to party! We even have some tips for perfecting your Riverdale character impression.

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All the Taylors From Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do"
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All the Taylors From Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do"

In the music video for "Look What You Made Me Do," there are many different versions of Taylor Swift to choose from, like zombie "Out of the Woods" Taylor or classic country Taylor. You can find the props for these costumes at your local thrift store. The hard part is figuring out who's going to be which Taylor!

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Offred, Ofglen, and Other Handmaids From The Handmaid's Tale
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Offred, Ofglen, and Other Handmaids From The Handmaid's Tale

Is there anything as quintessentially "2017" as Hulu's dystopian series The Handmaid's Tale? Re-create the handmaid look by pairing a red robe with a paper bonnet.

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The Kids From Stranger Things
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The Kids From Stranger Things

Releasing on Oct. 27, season two of Stranger Things is arriving just days before Halloween this year. Your group can roll out the most timely pop-culture-inspired outfits by transforming into characters like Lucas, Dustin, Mike, and Eleven.

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The Coaches From The Voice
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The Coaches From The Voice

The Voice continued to go strong in its 12th season this year, and it's easy to borrow looks from the show, since the coaches have such distinctive fashion choices. Focus on the details, like Blake Shelton's cowboy boots, Adam Levine's tattoo sleeve, Gwen Stefani's red lips, and Pharrell Williams's hat.

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The Emoji From The Emoji Movie (or Your Phone Keyboard)
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The Emoji From The Emoji Movie (or Your Phone Keyboard)

The Emoji Movie may be a tragedy for modern cinema, but it's a treasure trove of last-minute costume ideas for your friend group since there are so many different emoji. With a marker and an old shirt, you can quickly draw your favorite emoji, or draw a face on poster board and hang it around your neck.

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The Guardians From Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
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The Guardians From Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Your best friends might not be a ragtag team of criminals hired by a powerful alien organization, but anything is possible on Halloween. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 can be a creative costume challenge, but your crew will look so badass. If you're struggling with how to pull together your costume, we have some tips for cosplaying as these beloved Marvel characters.

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The Royal Family
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The Royal Family

The British royal family has continued to pique the interest of us commoners this year, making this a solid choice for a 2017 group Halloween costume. You don't necessarily need regalia to be the royal family, but it doesn't hurt. To get sophisticated looks from Kate Middleton and the queen, go for classic cuts, fancy hats, and bold colors. For the men in the royal family, search for prince costumes. Alternatively, bust out some ribbon, patches, and fabric to create DIY suits.

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Game of Thrones Group
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Game of Thrones Group

Halloween is literally an indication that Winter is coming! There's a wide range of fantasy characters to morph into from Game of Thrones. If your posse can't decide on which characters to pick, look through our Game of Thrones costumes guide to see which characters will work for you.